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With the recent announcement that Bitcoins will now be accepted as currency in France, Bitcoin developers and owners alike are celebrating.

However, others are uncertain as to what this means and are looking for a way to get on board with this trend. If you're among those, this article is for you.

Keep reading to learn more about Bitcoin in France and how you can get some to start spending it yourself.

Bitcoin was first created in 2008 and gained traction slowly for the first few years. Once it started getting big, people from all over the world were involved in the mining, exchanging, and purchasing of Bitcoins.

In 2019, the French government allowed Bitcoin to be accepted as a form of currency.

Thanks to the integration between Bitcoin software and point-of-sale software, it's now easy to pay for physical merchandise with cryptocurrency. Because of this, it's expected that Bitcoin will continue to gain popularity in France. Those who already have it will finally be able to use it and those who don't have any can look into getting some.

Where to Get Bitcoin in France

If you're interested in getting Bitcoins, let's look into a few of the ways you can do that in France.

One of the easiest ways to buy Bitcoin in France is through cryptocurrency exchanges. There are several exchanges offering Bitcoin in France, allowing you to select one based on your requirements and preferences using our guide. Different exchanges have different transaction fees, withdrawal limits, payment modes, and verification processes that need to be kept in mind before users select one.

Additionally, Bitcoin buyers need to keep in mind that certain exchanges might require you to get a wallet of your own before being able to buy the digital currency. Even if there is no requirement, it is recommended to have a wallet of your own for security reasons (preferably a hardware wallet). If you don’t have a wallet, refer to our guide on the Best Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Wallets to choose one.

Another way to buy Bitcoins in France is through automated teller machines (ATMs). These ATMs allow users to instantly purchase and sell cryptocurrency using cash, however most of them require at least a phone number, so they aren't totally private.

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There are three main types of Bitcoin wallet and all of them are supported in France:

• Software (desktop or mobile - iOS and Android wallets
• Hardware wallet
• Cold-storage (paper or steel wallets, the latter of which are used to backup your main wallet.

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Ethereum (ETH) has established itself as the second most popular digital currency, after Bitcoin. Its smart contract features allow unique apps to be built on top of its platform. Below you will find exchanges in France that allow you to buy ethereum. Once you buy, you should withdrawal your ETH directly to your own crypto wallet.

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Thanks to Tesla founder Elon Musk, Dogecoin (DOGE)—a coin that started as a meme about the shiba inu dog—has recently become a popular digital currency. Below you can find crypto exchanges in Canada that allow you purchase Dogecoin.

About Dogecoin: Dogecoin has become one of the most famous altcoin blockchains. Dogecoin was founded by Jackson Palmer and Billy Markus on December 6, 2013. Thanks to its popularity on Robinhood, it hit an all time high of $0.42 on April 20. Doge started the year at under $0.01 USD. It is an open source blockchain, meaning its code is publicly available for anyone to see.

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Litecoin (LTC) is one of largest cryptocurrencies by market cap. Below you can find a list of brokerages in France that allow you to buy litecoin and other crypto assets for good exchange rates.

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Kylian Mbappé Impersonation

In March of 2020, a cryptocurrency investing fund scam put out advertisements with French Soccer player Kylian Mbappé's image that attributed fabricated quotes from him endorsing the company.

More specifically, the quotes attributed to Mbappé claimeed that the algorithms used to trade investor money were so good they could make you a millionaire in a couple of months and the big banks were scared of this company.

Of course, Mbappé never made any of these claims, and this company doesn't invest any of the money given to them by customers. Instead they are likely running a ponzi scheme.

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Does Coinbase work in France?

Citizens of Spain can convert, buy, and sell cryptocurrencies with fiat. Supported payment methods are:

• Bank Deposit
• PayPal
• 3D Secure Credit Card
• Debit Card
• Credit Card

Where Can I Find a Bitcoin ATM in France?

You can use our Bitcoin ATM finder tool to find the one nearest you.

What is the price of Bitcoin in France?

Bitcoin prices are changing every second.

The best way to find the most up-to-date price of Bitcoin is to check out our Bitcoin price page.

How do I cash out of Bitcoin in France?

Any exchange with a Euro trading pair will allow you to sell your Bitcoin for fiat currency. Bitpanda has EUR trading pairs for many popular coins.

As mentioned previously, you can also use automated teller machines (ATMs) to buy Bitcoin.

LocalBitcoins is another option. Here, you can buy and sell Bitcoin for a wide range of payment methods, from gift cards to bank transfers. LocalBitcoins is a peer-to-peer (P2P) exchange, where you buy and sell with another individual. This does introduce a degree of risk, though by ensuring that you conduct all business on the platform, make use of its escrow services, and only trade with users who have a good reputation, you'll minimize any potential problems.

You could also use a service like eGifter to sell your Bitcoin for gift cards.